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crimes

NOUN

offense against the law

Synonyms

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atrocity breach case corruption evil felony infraction lawlessness misconduct misdeed misdemeanor scandal transgression violation wrongdoing

STRONG

abomination break caper criminality delinquency depravity dereliction enormity fault hit illegality immorality infringement iniquity job malfeasance outrage racket sneak tort trespass vice villainy wickedness wrong

WEAK

antisocial behavior delict delictum evil behavior fast one malefaction mortal sin unlawful act

Antonyms

STRONGEST

behavior goodness kindness obedience

STRONG

benefit blessing delight good joy right strength virtue

WEAK

good deed

Example Sentences

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Three women who returned from Syria this month have also been charged with various crimes including crimes against humanity and remaining in a declared conflict zone.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The International Criminal Court has scheduled the start of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's trial for alleged crimes against humanity on 30 November.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court from November 30, the presiding judge said on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The interim government is prosecuting Atef Najib under the 1949 penal code, a statute written for ordinary murder, not for crimes against humanity.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

He’d solved all kinds of crimes in Bayport and beyond, and he worked with the police a lot.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon